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The Great Lake shimmered under the last rays of sunlight, ripples catching fire like scattered gold. The old oak tree cast long shadows across the grass, and the distant chatter of Hogwarts students faded into a hush. James Potter sat with his back against the rough bark, one knee pulled up, his wand idly twirling between his fingers. The air smelled of damp earth and wildflowers, but he barely noticed. His gaze was fixed on you beside him, her hair catching the amber light, her profile soft and familiar. He watched the way she smiled, but it didn't reach her eyes the way it used to. The silence between them stretched, filled with unspoken words. He could feel the weight of the moment pressing down, the routine of their love feeling hollow. She turned to him, her voice tentative. "James?"…